Manufacturing Workforce & Supply Chain Summit

NextCorps is a nonprofit catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development. We apply business expertise and network connections to aid in the formation and profitable growth of companies in the Rochester area and the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.

NextCorps

Explore ways to boost your pipeline for skilled workers and tap supply chain opportunities to grow your team and business.

Join us on May 7th for the Manufacturing Workforce &amp; Supply Chain Summit, a free one-day conference that explores solutions to two of our most persistent industry challenges: Growing and maintaining a skilled workforce and a supply chain that can meet the increasing demands of the Defense industry.This conference offers manufacturers—regardless of your focus—the chance to connect with peers, community partners, educational professionals, and subject matter experts to discover ways to advance your business.Attendees will:<ul><li>Learn best practices for talent development and what the region is doing to grow the pipeline of skilled workers</li><li>Understand the needs of the military-connected community to identify potential growth strategies for your business</li><li>Participate in coordinated matchmaking between prime contractors and manufacturers to unlock business opportunities</li><li>Network to develop potential partnerships and find new ways to attract workers</li></ul>This event will take place at NextCorps. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 5th AT 10:00 AM. <h4>EVENT AGENDA</h4>8:00-8:30 AM – Registration and Breakfast8:30-8:45 AM - Welcome - Mayor Malik Evans, County Executive Adam Bello8:45-9:15 AM - Overview of U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Mission<ul><li>Josh Cramer - BlueForge Alliance - Workforce Development</li></ul>9:15-10:00 AM – Best Practices in Workforce Development<ul><li>Rich Turner - RTMA - Moderator</li><li>Christina Pierce - Mersen - Apprenticeships</li><li>Ale' Mendoza - Optimax - Quality Jobs Toolkit</li><li>Tyrone Reaves - YAMTEP - Reducing Barriers to Work (Transportation)</li></ul>10:00-10:15 AM - BREAK &amp; Networking10:15-11:00 AM – Partnerships Driving Regional Workforce Development<ul><li>Mike Marvin and Kathleen Martin – NextCorps Moderators</li><li>Nick Brown, Workforce Development Manager - GreenSpark Solar</li><li>Mubarak Bashir, VP for Youth and Community Services - Action for a Better Community</li><li>Siva Visveswaran, Dir. of Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center - MCC</li><li>Dave Seeley - RochesterWorks - Workforce Overview</li></ul>11:00-11:45 AM – US Navy Maritime Industrial Base Supply Chain Briefing (Current and Future Suppliers)<ul><li>Kerri B. Engley, US Navy MIB Supply Chain - International/AUKUS liaison</li></ul>11:45 AM - 12:45 PM – LUNCH &amp; Networking12:45-1:30 PM – Navigating the Region’s Supply Base<ul><li>Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons, Monroe County/Finger Lakes APEX Accelerator</li><li>James Gerraughty, Southern Alleghanies APEX Accelerator</li><li>Steve Nelson, EVP, Machine Tool Research (MTR), Inc.</li><li>Lisa Neitz, Director of People &amp; Culture, MTR, Inc.</li></ul>1:30-2:00 PM - General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Supply Chain<ul><li>Jea Hur, GDEB Small Business Liaison Officer</li></ul>2:00-2:20 PM – Building a Nationwide Network of Suppliers and Workers for our Military’s Technology Future (BuildSubmarines.com)<ul><li>Beth Deuermeyer, Ph.D. - Director, Workforce Development – BlueForge Alliance</li></ul>2:20-3:15 PM – Opportunities for Workforce Development Funding, Collaboration, and Growth<ul><li>Shawna Gareau Kurtz, Monroe 2 BOCES - Center for Workforce Development</li><li>Virginia Smith, Small Business Administration</li><li>Ana Liss, Monroe County Economic Development</li></ul>3:30 PM – Event concludes

Beyond the Sketch: New Product Development Resources for Manufacturers

Startup Drinks at NextCorps: May 2026

Earning Qualified B2B Meetings Without Pitching, Pressuring, or Performing

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Manufacturing Workforce & Supply Chain Summit

More events from NextCorps

Discover more events from NextCorps, from Business to other experiences you might love.

Beyond the Sketch: New Product Development Resources for Manufacturers

Startup Drinks at NextCorps: May 2026

Earning Qualified B2B Meetings Without Pitching, Pressuring, or Performing

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rochester and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Manufacturing Workforce & Supply Chain Summit

More events from NextCorps

Discover more events from NextCorps, from Business to other experiences you might love.

Beyond the Sketch: New Product Development Resources for Manufacturers

Startup Drinks at NextCorps: May 2026

Earning Qualified B2B Meetings Without Pitching, Pressuring, or Performing

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rochester and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.